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CK53 NBO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,482 mi
Last recorded186,482 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 186,482 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 170,881 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 170,881 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,609 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,349 miles

O/s/f inner tyre wall cracked

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,318 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CK53 NBO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 NBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CK53 NBO registered?

CK53 NBO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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